I was looking through my backlog of tasting notes and thought I’d do a “triple post” about some of the rosés The Rib and I have enjoyed this summer. We love Rosés (and you should think about loving them, too!). It’s still summer, still hot, and to steal a line from a fabled Fabienne, “any time of the day is… Read more →
The Predo Rey Rosado is a unique rosé blend (50% Tinto Fino/50% Merlot) from the Ribera del Duero appellation of Spain that is fermented in oak barrels. On the nose, I got some strawberry notes that were reminiscent of a pitcher of strawberry Kool-Aid made with not quite enough sugar. There were also some nice wood and vanilla notes on… Read more →
The Domaine du Prieure is a rosé blend from France’s Languedoc Roussillon region. On the nose, I got some bright fruit that included strawberry and cherry. I also thought there was a touch of banana, but not in an overbearing way. There was plenty of honeysuckle on the sniffer, as well. The palate confirmed what the nose was telling me: … Read more →
